European bloc’s Kabul envoy warns country in ‘backward-going trend’, hampering international recognition

Govt warns ‘no’ vote Sunday could push country out of Schengen area

Judge finds law violates Second Amendment of US consitution

Russian service member faces life imprisonment if found guilty        

A. Steven Paul Raj to hang, M’sian Sri Tharean Muthalagan also possibly faces gallows

Tensions escalate as Washington, Beijing lock horns over sanctions

President Joe Biden looks to expand cooperation on climate change, ‘respect for human rights’

Gotabaya Rajapaksa stops short of yielding to nationwide protests calling for his resignation

Aborted takeoff in Chongqing, China sees no deaths recorded, only minor injuries

Public health situation must be serious for Pyongyang to publicly admit Omicron cases, notes professor

Nation already ‘enhanced partner’ in alliance, says Sauli Niinisto

City police says both will be granted bail, but travel documents will be confiscated        

High-risk passengers, however, should continue wearing, says aviation safety body